vulvovaginal candidiasis

Also known as Candidal vulvovaginitis (disorder), Candidal vulvovaginitis NOS (disorder), Candidal: [vulvovaginitis NOS] or [cervix], Candidiasis of vulva and vagina, Monilial vulvovaginitis, Candidal vulvovaginitis, vaginal thrush

excessive growth of yeast in the vagina that results in irritation

Key facts

Other names: Candidal vulvovaginitis, vaginal thrush
Specialty: Gynaecology
Symptoms: Vaginal itching, burning with urination , white and thick vaginal discharge , pain with sex, redness around the vagina
Causes: Excessive growth of Candida
Risk factors: Antibiotics , pregnancy , diabetes , HIV/AIDS
Diagnostic method: Testing the vaginal discharge
Differential diagnosis: Chlamydia , gonorrhea , bacterial vaginosis
Treatment: Antifungal medication
Frequency: 75% of women at some point

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Recurrent vulvovaginal candidiasis.

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Vaginal yeast infection, also known as candidal vulvovaginitis and vaginal thrush, is excessive growth of yeast in the vagina that results in irritation. The most common symptom is vaginal itching, which may be severe. Other symptoms include burning with urination, a thick, white vaginal discharge that typically does not smell bad, pain during sex, and redness around the vagina. Symptoms often worsen just before a period.

Vaginal yeast infections are due to excessive growth of Candida. These yeast are normally present in the vagina in small numbers. Vaginal yeast infections are typically caused by the yeast species Candida albicans. Candida albicans is a common fungus often harbored in the mouth, digestive tract, or vagina without causing adverse symptoms. The causes of excessive Candida growth are not well understood, but some predisposing factors have been identified.